March 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

1. Roll Call:
      Mike Holden___                                Michelle Hebner___    
      Toni Korpi___                                    Jennifer Windels___
      Ted Saxton___                                  Terry Murray____
      Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch___           Kevin Grover___ 
      Ella Bahr-Jeffries, Student Rep_____

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

1. Approve agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Open Forum

1. Presentation of Elk's March Students of the Month:   Madeline Olson and Jaxon Germain.
      Presentation of Elk's February Student of the Month:  Kaitlyn Kalstad.

2. Presentation of diploma to Garrett Lyons, recent graduate of the ALC.

3. Public Open Forum

3.a. Robotics demonstration in FHS cafeteria.

Consent Agenda

1. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular School Board meeting on February 18, 2020, and Special School Board meetings on February 18, 2020 and March 4, 2020.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in amount of  $375,824.85.       

3. Approve payroll in the amount of $440,325.70 for pay periods February 28th and March 13th.  

4. Second reading of School Board Policy 506 - Student Discipline

5. Second reading of School Board Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

6. Second reading of School Board Policy 530 - Immunization Form

7. Second reading of School Board Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day

8. Second reading of School Board Policy 904 - Distrib. of Materials on School Property

9. Second reading of School Board Policy 419 - Tobacco Free Environment; Possession and Use

10. Second reading of School Board Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Abuse

11. Second reading of School Board Policy 421 - Gifts to Employees

12. Second reading of School Board Policy 422 - Policies Incorporated by Reference

13. Second reading of School Board Policy 510 - School Activities

14. Second reading of School Board Policy 513 - Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design

15. Second reading of School Board Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

16. First reading of School Board Policy 601 - School Dist. Curriculum and Instructional Goals

17. First reading of School Board Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements

18. First reading of School Board Policy 615 - Testing Accomodations, Modifications, and Exemptions

19. First reading of School Board Policy 620 - Credit for Learning

20. First reading of School Board Policy 623 - Mandatory Summer School Instruction

21. First reading of School Board Policy 703 - Annual Audit

22. First reading of School Board Policy 720 - Vending Machines

23. First reading of School Board Policy 721 - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy 

24. First reading of School Board Policy 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equip. and Material

25. Approve short-term rental agreement with Citizens for Backus

26. Approve the hire of Beth Slatinski for the Youth Activity Coordinator position effective 2/26/20.

27. Approve termination of transportation software agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.

28. Approve posting of counselor/social worker position at 1.0 FTE.

29. Approve hire of Phil Talmage as Head Boy's Baseball Coach for the 2019-2020 season.

30. Approve hire of Seth Ettestad as Head Football Coach for the 2020-2021.

Action Items

1. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

2. Approve School Calendar 2020 - 2021 Version "C" for school year 2020-2021.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

3. Approve wage increases for the At Will Employee Schedule dated March 16, 2020.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

4. Approve one additional teacher in service day for school year 2020-2021.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

5. Approve hire of Julie Talmage as Elementary Teacher at 1.0 FTE for 2020-2021 school year.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

6. Approve wage increase for Technology Director per contract.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried/failed.

Administrative Reports

1. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

2. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

3. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

3.a. Finalize strategic plan and public forum on April 6th and 7th.

3.b. COVID-19 update and discussion.

4. Committee Reports:

4.a. Community Ed Advisory Board

4.b. Recreation Commission

4.c. Student Council

Adjournment